Marcy McCreary is the author of the Ford Family Mysteries series, which consists of three books. The third book, 'The Summer of Love and Death,' incorporates historical events from 1969, including Woodstock and the moon landing. The series follows a father-daughter detective team and explores their family dynamics. McCreary also discusses her husband's struggle with dementia and her experience working with other authors in the crime and mystery genre. In this conversation, Marcy McCreary and Travis Davis discuss their love for mystery and crime novels, their experiences as authors, and the challenges of marketing books. Marcy shares her inspiration for writing and her process of creating complex plots and flawed characters. They also talk about the importance of marketing and the role of platforms like Amazon in driving book sales. Marcy mentions her upcoming book release event and her engagement on social media platforms like Instagram. The conversation ends with a discussion about caregiving and the impact of Alzheimer's disease.